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Powder vs Capsule

Which form is actually better?

TL;DR

Powder is cheaper and allows custom dosing. Capsules are convenient and mask taste. Powder wins for: creatine, protein, collagen. Capsules win for: herbal extracts, anything that tastes terrible.

APowder

Wins

  • +30-50% cheaper per dose
  • +Flexible dosing (adjust as needed)
  • +No capsule fillers or binders
  • +Faster absorption (already dissolved)
  • +Higher doses without swallowing 10 pills

Loses

  • -Some taste awful (BCAAs, creatine is fine)
  • -Requires measuring and mixing
  • -Less convenient for travel
  • -Harder to take consistently

BCapsules

Wins

  • +Convenient. grab and go
  • +No taste
  • +Pre-measured doses
  • +Easier to maintain habit
  • +Travel-friendly

Loses

  • -More expensive per dose
  • -Limited dose per capsule
  • -May need to take many for full dose
  • -Contains fillers and binders

The Verdict

Depends on the supplement and your priorities

For things you take daily in large amounts (creatine, collagen, protein), powder makes sense. it's cheaper and you don't want to swallow 20 capsules. For things that taste terrible or you need portability, capsules win on convenience.

Choose Powder When:

  • Creatine (5g daily. that's 10 capsules otherwise)
  • Collagen (10g daily. way too many capsules)
  • Protein (obviously)
  • Greens powders
  • You're price-sensitive and don't mind mixing

Choose Capsules When:

  • Herbal extracts (taste terrible as powder)
  • Fish oil (unless you like fish burps)
  • Travel or on-the-go use
  • Anything you need to take at work
  • You value convenience over cost

The Bottom Line

Powder for high-dose daily supplements. Capsules for convenience and bad-tasting stuff.

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